Introductory Chemistry II

Description

Introduces Chemistry, focusing on the foundation concepts. Chemistry is regarded in this course as the science that is central to much of our modern living. The course examines basic atomic and molecular structure, introduces the chemistry of carbon compounds and illustrates basic physical concepts that are essential to understand Chemistry. This is one of the two foundation subjects in the key central scientific discipline of Chemistry, and provides core knowledge in science, engineering and life sciences.

Availability

Callaghan

Semester 2 - 2017

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. demonstrate familiarity with the basic concepts in Chemistry relevant to the professional practice in the fields of environmental science, biotechnology, biomedical science and engineering;

2. appreciate the central role of Chemistry in science and technology, the breadth of established knowledge and applicability of Chemistry;

3. appreciate the scientific methods employed in Chemistry;

4. understand the key Chemistry concepts and their applicability to their chosen field or programs;

5. understand of the basic elements of chemical language, representations, structures and symbolism;

Content

The course involves study of the following topics, illustrated where appropriate with relevant examples from applicable areas:

1. Concepts in Inorganic Chemistry II:

the Periodic Table and inorganic chemistry

elements and the periodic table

alkali, alkaline earth and main group chemistry

structure of inorganic solids

transition metals and coordination chemistry

bonding and molecular structure in inorganic compounds

2. Concepts in Physical Chemistry II:

reaction kinetics

acids and bases

entropy and free energy

electrochemistry

3. Concepts in Organic Chemistry II:

introduction to functional group chemistry

spectroscopy

haloalkanes

alcohols

amines;

aldehydes and ketones (alkanals and alkanones)

carboxylic acids and their derivatives

Assumed Knowledge

The completion of CHEM1010 (Introductory Chemistry I) (or equivalent) is considered highly desirable. Students without this level of knowledge are highly recommended to read the advice given under Assumed Knowledge for CHEM1010, Introductory Chemistry I.

Course Assessment Requirements:

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Minimum Grade / Mark Requirement - Students must obtain a specified minimum grade / mark in this assessment item to pass the course. - Students must achieve a pass mark of 50% or higher in this assessment item to pass the course